PRINT EITEL MAY ESCAPE THRU STORM
Reports say the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich remained at her Newport News dock as a storm raged and cut communications. Naval officials pressed neutrality measures, pondering whether the ship would attempt to break out or be interned. Rumors in New York and Philadelphia claimed a sea departure, but nothing confirmed.
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Washington, DD
Virginia Copes
Pring Bite Friedrich
Hampton Roads
Alboit
Imern
Hatteras
Newport, News
Norfolk
Virginia Canes
Eountry
Mavy Department
Chance
Thierichens
Capes
Newport News
Eitus
New York
Philadelphia
Pring Eitel Friedrich
Washington, D. C
Prinz
German submarine sighted near Deal startles four fishermen
Four anglers anchored off Deal report a German submarine surfacing near their boat. A periscope-like disturbance drew their eyes to a single head that appeared briefly before the craft sank. They donned life jackets and rowed to shore to inform lifeguards of their scare.
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London
Lieir
Deal
Ley
Easter Day to Be Warm and Bright
If the weather moon holds, Master will be warm and fair with clear skies and rising temperatures. Churches will observe with music and sermons. Knights Templar service at the opera house draws Masons from out of town. Easter signals the Vernal season as nature awakens and cities see spring promenades in new styles.
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Knights Templar
Big Steamgrip Company Goes to Receiver
The International Mercantile Marine company, led by J. P. Morgan, was placed in receivership by a federal court. P. A. S. Franklin was named receiver. The suit claims interest default on 52,774,000 dollars in 4⅓ percent bonds. The fleet included 119 ships with more under construction, and over 100 million of stock issued. The grace period for payment expired April 7.
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New York
International Mercantile Marine Company
J. P. Morgan & Company
United States
Europe
Federal
P. A. S. Franklin
J. P. Morgan
Swogode trips into French provinces tied to Touraine fire
Paris April 3 Haymond Swoboda now under arrest is accused of causing the fire aboard the steamship Touraine. Police track a series of automobile trips between August and December, with sightings at Nantes Tours Chatellerault and other towns as authorities seek the purpose of the journeys.
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Paris
Haymond Swoboda
Touraine
Petit Journal
Docember
Swoboda
Nantes
Toure
Chatellerault
Fierce battle nears Cracow on eastern front
London dispatches say the Carpathian struggle nears a decision as Lysive rushes through ice and snow, reportedly taking Austrian lines between Lupkow and Uzsok passes. Westward, stalemate grips as Allies keep Germans guessing about a looming thrust. Debate grows over submarine crew treatment and the death of American Leon Thresher.
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London
Carpathians
Lupkow
Uzsok
U.S. TH
Leon Thresher
Washington
Dodal
Westminster Gazette
Dardanelles
Gsengsian
Delivery help line notice for newspaper service
Notice requests readers to report missed delivery by calling 3880 or 2059 if the paper is not received by 6 30 o clock. It instructs to plone replacement and ensure a copy is sent. The message reflects a period newsprint carrier error remedy and contact numbers.
Rioting in Colon: U S Soldier Killed by Panama Police
Brig. Gen. Edwards reported that during a Colon riot American soldiers and Panama police clashed killing Corporal Langdon and wounding three others. Police fired into a train with unarmed soldiers and civilians as rocks and missiles flew. Private De Lanaghery was wounded. police claimed Langdon’s killer was a police lieutenant. The incident prompted patrols to reinforce and evacuate soldiers.
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Washington, D. C
Edwards
Panama Canal Zone
Colon
Panama
Langdon
Coast
Snldie
Panamiry
Coast Artillery Provost Patrol
Cristobal
Cobon
J Company
Artllery
Rit
Imy
de Lanaghery
Bova
Negros
Donde
Colon Pirovines
Lave Teu Witnesees
Klimp
Officers Ordered Home From War Zone in April Dispatch
Five American army officers attached to the military forces abroad were ordered to return to the United States. The action came as they prepared to remain near the western front, with others stationed in the east. The officers named include Major Clarence Williams, Major Content Bo Ault, Captain Samet Rockenbach, Captain Wilson Burtt, and Captain Sanpaed Shusrtlec.
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Bertin
London
Cubtes
United States
Jacopie
Emlas
Kerlin
George
Langhorne
Cemmany
Der
Westeen
Clarence
Ordnanee
Bo Ault
Avillerys Cap Samet
Rockenbach
Wilson
Burtt
Sanpaed
Shusrtlec
Retary
Cunad
Gerimat Abney Jenene Thorprissidt
Germaine Ariny
Iunaer
Rediey
Ph Lames
Mediary
Ubhiaches
Tasneheron
Lis
Admiral Fiske quits Navy post amid raps
Washington April 0 Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske a noted naval expert resigns from his operations post and the action prompts sharp comments from the Navy secretary Daniels. Officials say Fiske clashed with Daniels over fleet organization and shipbuilding while advocating a stronger program and centralized control. The controversy centers on coordination between the department and the fleet and Fiske’s alleged criticism of the administration.
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Washington, D. C
Bradley A. Fiske
Aid
Beam
Danils
Wiske
God
Mavy
Fiske
Flo
Vervinn
Cpr
Pete
Navy
Naval Service
Lord Reagan
Pike
House
Urolio
Legalize Tax Levy for Allen School in Iowa
A proposed tax levy motion advances for Allen School in Black Hawk County. Senator Cron’s bill aims to authorize building funding, with Gov. Clarke set to sign into law if approved. Alan, long-time Waterlood resident now in California, offered donated land near Waterloo for a normal school project contingent on voter approval.
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Pes Moines
Henator Cron
Nousge
Gov. Clarke
Alan
Waterlood
California
Statens of Land
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Tighten Guard Over Interned German Liner
New York April 3 A Parker destroyer cruise up the Hudson prompted reports that German steamship Ned might try to leave without clearance papers. The Parker, stationed to preserve neutrality, cruised Hoboken piers then returned to anchor. Navy yard officials called the move precautionary as harbor entrance guards tighten amid pilots noting British cruisers’ disappearance offshore.
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New York
Parker
Hudson River
Onarrawe
Ned
Warahles
Navy Yard
Pring Kittel
Virginia Capes
Son of Former French President Killed in Battle
Paris April 3 The family at l Claude Casimir Perrier son of the former president of France has been informed that he was killed in battle and buried near Reims He was a lieutenant in the One Hundred Eighth Infantry regiment and was reported missing January 29 Previously relatives were told he had been severely wounded and taken prisoner
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Paris
L 'Claude
Winslow Successor Under Consideration for Aid for Operations
It is stated on high authority that Rear Admiral Winslow, son of the man who sunk the Alabama, is under consideration for the important post of aid for operations and will likely be offered the position.
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Winslow
Alabama
Russians Drive Germans Back in Carpathians Front
Rival claims of successes and reverses from the eastern fronts are mixed but Petrograd reports the Russians sealing steep approaches to the Pfonia range between Lupkow and Unsok, driving Avatrian defenders back with bayonets and capturing 2,300 men. Russians advance from the Baltic to the Romanian border and in the Caucasus, with Finland defense buildup noted. In Trans-Caucasia Turks cleared. Turks out of the Black Sea coast to Arkhave. Separately, the International Mercantile Marine Company seeks receivers in New York court in a suit by the New York Trust Company against IMMC, Fidelity Trust, and International Navigation.
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London
Carpathians
Petrograd
Pofonia
Lupkow
Unsok
Poland
Suwalk
Stockholm
Finland
Russ
Petrograd Vanvires
Kaziounka
Useok Pass
Dispatch Riders Endure War Front Hazards and Speed
Dispatch riders face extreme risks and hardship as they race over cobbled, crowded roads under rain and fog. Sentries and snipers, shell-swept stretches, and constant danger from own sentries mark daily patrols. The account describes high speed, narrow paths, and chaotic handling of battered machines amid war.
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Gannatier
Uhhais
Perron
London
Eyelis
Patch Ridey
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Sefadvertiaement
U.S
Mager Gap Wood
Admiral Fiske
Niels
Teslired Peage
Allen School
Pec Pethians
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Supkow
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